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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,771.89, 34,184.63 and 14,160.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,771.89, 34,184.63 and 14,160.89 is: 19,541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,771.89 : 34,184.63 = 14,160.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,771.89/34,184.63 = 14,160.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,771.89x = 34,184.63 × 14,160.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,771.89x = 484,084,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,084,905.98/24,771.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,541.70

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